I have seen that women from India wear a little stoned on their forheard. Sorry for calling it a stone, but I don't know what is called. What is called and what does it symbolize?
2007-03-09 16:28:58 · 6 answers · asked by V 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is called "bindi".The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, agni, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Tantrism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck
2007-03-09 16:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by Tasha 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not made of stone. A BINDI ("dot") is a forehead decoration worn in South Asia. It may also be called a pottu or a tilaka.
Married Hindu women traditionally wear a bindi on their foreheads. The traditional bindi is made with red sindoor powder or perhaps a black ointment. It is applied low in the center of the forehead, close to the eyebrows..
Outside South Asia, bindis may be worn by women of Indian origin. Some Westerners who have converted to Hinduism, like the Hare Krishna, may wear bindis. Sometimes they are worn as a style statement. International celebrities such as Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Madonna, and Shania Twain have been seen wearing bindis.
The bindi is often associated with women, but in fact it can be worn, either by itself or as part of a more elaborate caste-mark (naamam) by tradition-minded Hindu men.
The area between the eyebrows (where the bindi is placed) is said to be the sixth chakra, agni, the seat of "concealed wisdom". According to followers of Tantrism, this chakra is the exit point for kundalini energy. The bindi is said to retain energy and strengthen concentration. It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck.
In modern times, the bindi has become a decorative item and is worn by unmarried as well as non-Hindu women, in India, Bangladesh and other countries of South Asia. It is no longer restricted in colour or shape. Self-adhesive bindis made from felt in various designs and colours are now available.
2007-03-10 04:58:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its sign of wisdom and it's also suppose to protect you from bad things during the day. people confuse it with this other thing which Indian women where in the middle of hair and that stands for marriage. BUt what you are talking about is Bendi and its there to protect you from demons and such.
2007-03-10 01:17:15 · answer #3 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a "bindi" and most of the time its a velvety sticker thing... now they make it fashionable, so they use sparkly "stones"...
it symblizes something about wisdom... im not really sure.
2007-03-10 02:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Ning 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told me it means they are married, i dont know what it really means....http://www.indiawomen.com
2007-03-10 00:33:07 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
something to aim at....................
2007-03-10 00:36:11 · answer #6 · answered by juanmeskin11 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋